Nokia agrees to buy Siemens stake in joint venture

Nokia agrees to buy Siemens stake in joint venture

July 2, 2013 - 12:32 AMT  08:32 GMT
The Lumia firm has pledged to retain Siemens' existing management structure and keep its offices in Finland and Germany running.
Cannes Film Fest hit

Cannes Film Fest hit "Inside Llewyn Davis" unveils new trailer (video)

 July 2, 2013 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
The film follows a week in the life of singer-songwriter Davis as he navigates New York's folk music scene during the 1960s.
Oscar winner Nicolas Cage to toppline

Oscar winner Nicolas Cage to toppline "Lost Melody" indie

July 2, 2013 - 12:19 AMT  08:19 GMT
Cage recently wrapped David Gordon Green's "Joe" and will soon be seen opposite John Cusack in "The Frozen Ground."
Aramais Dallakyan appointed as Russia’s Chukotka parliament speaker

Aramais Dallakyan appointed as Russia’s Chukotka parliament speaker

July 2, 2013 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has resigned as MP and parliament speaker of Chukotka autonomous region.
World’s largest building opens for business in China

World’s largest building opens for business in China

July 2, 2013 - 11:35 AMT  07:35 GMT
The New Century Global Center is located in an entirely new planned area of Chengdu called Tainfu New District.
IMF completes Armenia’s performance review under EFF, ECF program

IMF completes Armenia’s performance review under EFF, ECF program

July 2, 2013 - 11:31 AMT  07:31 GMT
Policies have largely delivered on the objectives of the EFF/ECF-supported program, which concludes in September.
Oil hovers near $98 underpinned by Egypt unrest

Oil hovers near $98 underpinned by Egypt unrest

July 2, 2013 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
Oil hovered near $98 a barrel, underpinned by political unrest in Egypt that raised fears of disruption to global crude supplies.
Catholic priest beheaded by Syrian rebels

Catholic priest beheaded by Syrian rebels

July 2, 2013 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
Onlookers, chanting "Allahu Akbar" ("God is Great"), can be seen in the footage photographing and capturing the horrific scene.
UAE to deliver verdicts for 94 defendants charged with coup plot

UAE to deliver verdicts for 94 defendants charged with coup plot

July 2, 2013 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
The court is expected to rule on the guilt or innocence of the accused and also to pronounce sentence on those found guilty.
Obama calls Morsi, voices concerns over violence

Obama calls Morsi, voices concerns over violence

July 2, 2013 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
Obama also told Morsi he's particularly concerned about violence in the demonstrations, especially sexual assaults against women.
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